Origins and period
Sonvilier, Switzerland; later headquartered in Geneva
Founded by Louis-Ulysse Chopard in 1860
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Chopard
This page has been created in the permanent archive and is ready for verified history, watch photographs, model identification, and collector information.
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Chopard photographs
Archive photographs are captioned only from details visible in the image. Exact references and production dates remain open until case, movement, and serial markings can be compared.
Chopard in watchmaking
Louis-Ulysse Chopard established a precision-watch workshop in Sonvilier in 1860. After the Scheufele family acquired the company in 1963, Chopard expanded its jewelry and watchmaking, later restoring integrated mechanical production through the L.U.C manufacture in Fleurier.
Landmark dates
- Founding and first production
- Important movement or model launch
- Expansion, merger, revival, or modern milestone
Known for
L.U.C manufacture watches, Alpine Eagle, Mille Miglia, Happy Sport and Happy Diamonds, jewelry watches, chronometers, and fine finishing.
Movements and innovation
Calibres, escapements, case construction, water resistance, electronic or quartz development, manufacturing methods, patents, and specialist suppliers.
Identification checklist
- Reference and serial numbers
- Movement calibre and jewel count
- Case material and dimensions
- Dial, hands, crown, crystal, bracelet, and inscriptions
Preservation guidance
Service considerations, originality, replacement parts, water-resistance assumptions, safe storage, and details that should be documented before restoration.
References and credits
Official manufacturer history, museum or archive sources, technical sheets, books, catalogues, advertisements, image credits, and provenance notes.